Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Amsterdam will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 14 buses that leave Hamburg for Amsterdam on Sun, May 18, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 18 the direct buses cover the 368 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Sun, May 18 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€40 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price | €365 Average price |
7h 4m Average duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average duration 10h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h15 | 2:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h40 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h45 | 7:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h15 | 7:30 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h55 | 1:55 AM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h10 | 1:10 AM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h30 | 1:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h15 | 2:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h05 | 5:15 AM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h35 | 5:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 5h40 | 7:35 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h15 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:25 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h10 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 7h20 | 1:35 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 228 miles (368 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 12 |
Bus providers 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Travel between Hamburg and Amsterdam from $30 (€25) with Omio’s bus partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Movelia! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Hamburg to Amsterdam bus information with FlixBus:
Bus travel is one of the most economic ways of making the journey from Hamburg to Amsterdam. With a number of companies offering service on a variety of bus routes, departures are frequent throughout each day. Flixbus operates an average of 7-8 buses per day to Amsterdam, running from the early hours until late in the evening. Polskibus and Ecolines also run an occasional bus. The majority of the buses between Hamburg and Amsterdam are direct and take between 6 and 9½ hours to reach Amsterdam.
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Average prices for buses from Hamburg to Amsterdam when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€38 |
1 Day in Advance |
€38 |
1 Week in Advance |
€28 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€25 |
1 Month in Advance |
€25 |
3 Months in Advance |
€25 |
Hamburg to Amsterdam Buses: General Information
While buses are slower than both flights and trains, they are also significantly cheaper. Travelers should book Hamburg to Amsterdam buses as far in advance as possible in order to find the best deal.
Buses from Hamburg to Amsterdam depart from Hamburg's main central bus station. Due to its central location in the St. Georg area of the city, the bus station is easily accessible by public transport. Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, the city's main train station, is located directly opposite the bus terminus. Platforms for the underground lines U1 and U3 are situated underneath the bus station, with regular local services, connecting the transport terminus with the city center, running throughout the day.
A maze of tranquil canals and quaint historic streets lined with cozy cafes and refined art museums, Amsterdam manages to packs a lot into its relatively small expanse. Eurolines buses from Hamburg to Amsterdam terminate at Duivendrecht. Located around six kilometers from the center of Amsterdam, Duivendrecht is a combined bus and train station, making onward travel very straightforward. MeinFernbus/Flixbus services arrive at Sloterdijk bus station near the city center. Numerous local bus and tram services are available from Sloterdijk and the station also boasts a taxi rank.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre.
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